Facts, figures and farming

Facts, figures and farming

Aquaculture

Farmed in the EU regions: Indication of EU rules relevant to local aquaculture businesses.With editable fields for regional authorities to provide information on the local contact points.

A graphical summary of the priorities expressed by Member States for the sustainable development of aquaculture in their territory and the support provided by the EU through the EMFF and other instruments.

Facts and figures on EU aquaculture production and consumption in an EU and global context

The 2018 Economic report of the EU Aquaculture Sector shows a strong and growing sector. In 2016, the EU aquaculture sector has produced and sold 1.4 million tonnes of seafood, worth almost €5 billion. Profits of the sector have doubled between 2014 and 2016. Employment figures demonstrate that aquaculture firms are providing more and more stable employment opportunities.

Following months of discussions, the European Commission and the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) have secured today a 10-year pledge to rebuild the Black Sea fish stocks, protect the region's ecological and economic wealth and boost the development of sustainable Black Sea aquaculture.